Under contract-accepting backup offers. THIS IS THE HOME YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR!! Nestled in the highly desirable active 55+ community of Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach you will fall in love with this luxurious home which boasts 3 bedrooms, a separate office with built-ins, great room, dining area, eat in kitchen and bonus sitting/flex room. To add to the grandeur this home features a large oversized (23'x28') lanai overlooking lush views of the nature trails where you are sure to enjoy Florida’s year-round sunshine with your morning coffee or late afternoon glass of wine. As you drive up to this home you will notice the stone front detailing and the lovingly cared for landscaping with driplines around the entire house. This home also features numerous upgrades including HURRICANE PROTECTION ON ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS INSTALLED 2024, NO CARPETING, NEW HVAC SYSTEM 2021, NEW WATER HEATER 2023, CROWN MOLDING, MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADES in the dining, living room and kitchen, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, and EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QUALITY 5.1 DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM BUILT INTO THE CEILING to name a few. The CUSTOM DESIGNED SITTING/FLEX room has soundproofing behind the shiplap walls and features solid wood doors. The updated eat-in kitchen is equipped with 42-inch wood cabinets and drawers and granite counter tops. There is an enlarged island in the kitchen and a coffee bar with storage in the breakfast room both topped with quartz counter tops. The appliances are stainless steel. (microwave 2023). The updated Owner’s Suite is spacious and uniquely designed with a scenic view of the nature path and features a CUSTOM WOOD BOARD AND BATTEN DETAILING which is also in one of the guest rooms. The owner’s bathroom has upgraded cabinetry with double sinks, granite counters, glass-enclosed shower, private water closet and linen closet. The owner’s bedroom closets and one guest room closets have CUSTOM BUILT-IN SHELVING. The other secondary bedroom is comfortably sized with ample closet space. Both of these bedrooms share a full bath with a CUSTOM contemporary quartz vanity sink. Southshore Falls has a 24/7 gated and guarded entrance, a 14,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse featuring an updated Ballroom, State-of-the-art Fitness Center, Billiard room, Craft room, Library/Card room and Internet Café. Outdoor amenities include 2 Swimming pools, a Resistance pool, Hot tub, Shuffleboard, Bocce Ball, Pickle Ball and Tennis Courts, Putting Green and Nature Trail. There are several clubs and activities including: Mahjongg, Trivia, Bingo, Photography Club, Painting, Jewelry Making, Scrabble, Golf Club, Softball, Active Women’s Club, Out and About Club, Bike Club, Food Truck Night, many evenings of dancing to live bands, entertainment including comedy nights, speakers, and more just to mention a few of the offerings here at Southshore.